Hi Cuties, I did another design yesterday and it stitched out perfectly - only one breakage and that was because the thread got caught around the top spindle. I also put the thread in the fridge overnight and I don't know whether that helped or not, but we have had incredible humidity here. Anyway when I counted them up I've got 16 squares. Plus the central one I did originally, I may end up not using it as I have more of the newer material and none left of the deep navy. I left out the centre on this one as I loved the outline so much. When I placed it in the hoop I was a bit generous on the right side and therefore have a bit less on the left hand side. I'm going to have to be very careful when sewing this seam. By the way these squares are all cut 8 and a half inches. Love Chris

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these look great! congratulations on finishing another stunning stitch out. I have also placed thread that gave me alot of breakages in a freezer and i believe this method works!!! My country is also very hot and humid (not currently though!! we are freezing which is not the norm) but in general thread from the shop are stored in humid places and this method of placing the thread in the cold for at least an overnight i found it does wonders!

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Chris this is absolutely lovely--can't wait to see it all put together. Just had to comment. I keep going back to look at pages of projects-limited on time to even look these days--won't even get in to all that. But I hope to respond to others. I just can't seem to get caught up. Haven't even played with my new Babylock Flourish except to stitch out one design. The machine is upstairs, hiding.

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I wouldn't be too anxious to set the ones with the different light of dark fabric aside. One of my favorite quilts was one I did that had two different dye lots; therefore, two different shades. So try them out...like together in the middle? or corner blocks? Or throw pillows? or as a diagonal row, etc.

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Hi Caroline, yes this is the worst part getting them all sewn. Then to organise the positioning etc. sewn together, wadding, choosing backing fabric, sending to quilter and then to bind it. Aaaaagggghh why do I do this to myself - because I love it! He he he. ❤️ Chris